How to build a retaining wall - Easy DIY

How to build a retaining wall step by step. Building a retaining wall is an easy diy project that anyone can do after watching this video. This block retaining wall system can be built without the need of a concrete footing / foundation. I will show you just how easy it is to do it yourself even if you are a beginner. To make a retaining wall you simply build a base for the foundation either out of compacted road base or concrete. Then you dry stack the blocks and fill the core in with free draining blue metal . The capping is lastly glued on to the top course of blocks. You can also install drainage to help direct or divert the excess water which may build up at the back of the retaining wall particularly if you are retaining soil. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE .
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[@ToolPriceCheck]

Keep up the excellent work Bill! looking forward to seeing more videos!

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@nataliejoan437]

Hi from Melbourne Bill! Just wanted you to know that I’ve learnt so much from you and you’ve motivated me to do so many jobs! I’ve amazed myself and for a 58 yr old female I’ve also inspired my daughters who also do a lot of diy! Your vids are very detailed which I love! Thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️😮

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome. I’m glad the videos are beneficial 👍👍👍

[@markbuckingham6119]

This was the best instructional video I have seen. Fantastic effort.

[@billshowto]

Thanks mark, much appreciated. I’m glad you enjoyed it and hopefully it will help you some day👍

[@drebola6364]

Great video mate. What I do appreciate is that you show more than one way to do a task. Keep up the great content!

[@douglaslopes1987]

Fantastic job. Well done mate. And long and detailed videos are great when they add value to our lives. Awesome.

[@johntojnar7070]

Another terrific accurate vid Billy… Good Job Mate!!

[@angelopaththamperuma9969]

Very informative

[@tigerlily62]

I need to do that, but on a much smaller scale. Thanks for the great instructive video, Bill! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@damianbraiotta8856]

What an absolute f@@kin legend, we're planning to smash one out this long weekend in Adelaide. Top walk through 👍

[@billshowto]

Glad you enjoyed it. This video should hopefully have you prepared 👍

[@valishaportelli9634]

Love your work and explanation on how to do the job , thanks Bill, looks great.

[@mechanicalman4531]

Awesome work bill. looks the goods !

[@billshowto]

Thanks 👍

[@Daffodil956]

Awesome ❤

[@mikekennedy5843]

Awesome video Bill, you are one of the best

[@warwick4763]

Your videos Bill are fantastic to watch and show people how too do things correctly good job 👍

[@antdinham]

Bill, you seem to be posted a video for every project I have planned. Thanks so much!

[@billshowto]

Lol hopefully it will make your project easier👍

[@tippyt7560]

Great videos Bill

[@billshowto]

Thanks 👍

[@sura172]

Excellent Job. Absolutely love it.

[@billshowto]

Thank you👍

[@opichocal]

It would take me at least a week to do just the wall. Great job!

[@mugez92]

Top stuff man, loving the content.
I have not long built my first home and have done a fair few DIY thanks to help from your vids 👍🏻

[@elizabeth2416]

Really good work, looks great.

[@elemat1]

Great detailed video thank you 🙏

[@richardcooper]

Thanks again Bill, love watching your videos and your place is looking mighty fine. :)

[@billshowto]

Thanks 👍

[@Brett.Williams365]

Fantastic job. I really appreciate your tutorials.

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@Leigh5050]

Appreciated, great to watch :-)

[@donaldmcintyre3990]

Nice work bill 👏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@adamsteamcleaning1489]

Excellent work, many thx

[@chrisboyadjian]

Thanks for these videos Bill, learning so much. Really love the way you present them. One of my favourite channels. Keep the videos coming. Let's do this 👍

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍👍👍

[@panther849]

can't get enough of these vids

[@billshowto]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@lieslnew8247]

Bill that’s a great video. I need to put an ag drain in my mums yard and had no idea where to start. This is perfect!!!!!❤

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@keitho77]

Great job Bill
Good choice on the block work. Looks the business.

[@billshowto]

Thanks 👍

[@TheRealMrCods]

Damn, good job Mate. looks awesome. 👍

[@zacj63]

Great job looking really nice 👍👍👍

[@billshowto]

Thanks 👍

[@RobinHoogenbosch]

awsome

[@darylhunt9070]

looking good

[@billshowto]

Thanks 👍

[@globala3664]

Awesome, I wish you move to Perth.

[@meryata]

Beautiful job, Masha Allah

[@billshowto]

Jazak allah kheir

[@bartbug1]

Nice work Bill.

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@Harry_Bl44346]

Looks amazing!! Well done mate!

[@billshowto]

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[@Transatlanticism04]

Good stuff man 👍🏻

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@tassie7325]

Sweeeeet! 👍

[@billshowto]

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[@rizontherun9684]

Great work mate. I still don’t quite understand why we need to install the pipe

[@Polly-wy1zx]

very informative

[@billshowto]

👍

[@Bilal_El-Hassan]

Yeah Billy

[@meerob]

Pool and retaining wall look great! Hopefully you plan to put some trees and shrubs in at some point!

[@billshowto]

Definitely on my list of things to do including garden beds👍

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

👍👍

[@josephjohn2585]

Thanks @Billshowto great video! Does the concrete need reo mesh? And did you start stacking blocks the day after concrete was poured yeah? Also, how deep was the concrete footing? Thanks so much, Joe

[@RafaelPerez-le1mp]

Hi, I am an admirer of yours from Puerto Rico,
I have a question, what model or type of block did you use in your project? Beautiful project again!!

[@billshowto]

Hi, all details are in the description 👍

[@vladmihajlovic2579]

Hi Bill! Thanks for another video! Question… you filled the bricks for drainage, but where do they drain out to? Just between the brick and concrete?

[@burntrubber5689]

Nice work mate! The only thing I could think of is how are you going to get a mower up there now? Lift it every time or are you going to have a little ramp?

[@billshowto]

Lol lucky the retaining wall is not that high. I may look into ramps or try out a robotic lawn mower👍👍👍

[@helenbantis9132]

hi, can you tell me what brand the blocks are. i seem to find the right size blocks but the cappings are always shorter in length i need the same size as the blocks. your job looks beautiful.

[@billshowto]

Tasman retaining wall blocks

[@andrewcannizzo6080]

Hi Bill,
Can you explain the aggregation line section? Because it is slotted ag. line, will it pick up all the water the flows to the back of the wall? If not, is it enough to only pick up most of the water and let the rest drain to ground?
What would happen if you just left out the ag line completely, allowing the water drain to ground? I'm just conscious of water pooling top of the concrete (or road base etc.)
Thanks for all your videos and advice - it has helped us immensely!
Andrew

[@billshowto]

Hi andrew, the back section is on a slight slope and during heavy rain may cause water issues eg; pooling or over flowing into areas that I don’t want excess water going to. The blue metal will allow the water to flow freely down to the ag line ( slotted pipe) and will then redirect the water to the storm water connection.

[@andrewcannizzo6080]

Great thanks Bill

[@andrewcannizzo6080]

Hey Bill,
Would you be able to do a video on forming up and pouring a footing?

[@alimmaredia5143]

Where did you get these retaining wall bricks?

[@elikhoury7307]

Are you located in Sydney? How to reach you?

[@faizanarif5703]

Bro, who taught you everything?

[@redgatecrt]

CZcams 😂

[@billshowto]

Lol